The Big Picture: How We Create Value for You

• We guide individuals and groups through an inclusive process to create and implement plans and processes that work. We don'≠t just help create great ideas and then leave. We till the soil, help plant the seeds, and then provide nourishment in the form of coaching and facilitation to ensure the seeds grow into strong and growing blooms.

• We understand the importance of "looking at the big picture." We provide the tools to facilitate visioning - looking ahead into the future. Creating a quantum leap forward in performance requires looking at this bigger picture.

• We are committed to helping organizations create "magic" - the magic of synergy, the magic of aligning purpose and goals and the magic of excitement in what they do and who they are.

• We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for people to set themselves up to succeed. We leave behind empowered, invigorated employees who not only "talk the talk," they "walk the walk." We coach our clients in the achievement of joy and purpose. We value balance in all aspects of life, including work.

• The process we use is based on the "Systems Thinking" approach, a proven holistic method. Each workshop or facilitation is tailored to the specific needs of each organization and team.

• We deliver on our promises. We are passionate about our work - and it shows!

Testimonials

"I have interacted with Val over the last several years, and value her strong facilitation skills. She is able to keep a team on topic while still managing to promote an environment of creativity. Her knowledge of the systems thinking model and basic team dynamics makes her a strong contributor to my management team's development." —Terry Schmidtke, General Manager, PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd.

"I have known and worked with Valerie for over 10 years. She is a very skilled and professional facilitator who works with teams and individuals to improve decisions, find the real cause of problems, create new ideas and commit to action plans. Valerie is non-judgmental, works hard to meet the goals of the project, clearly outlines the material or process, manages time effectively and is sensitive to individual needs. She is enthusiastic, energetic and has a well-developed sense of humor. I would highly recommend her as a facilitator and as a trainer." —Garry S. Kissuk, President, Kissuk Human Resource Consulting Inc.

"I've gone to a large number of courses of various types in the 20+ years I've been working in this field. This course truly was one of the best I've ever attended." —Alan Vladicka, Coordinator, Institutional Research and Planning, Grant MacEwan College

"Valerie did a great job of facilitating the course and was extremely knowledgeable and insightful." "Valerie is an excellent facilitator - approachable, flexible, knowledgeable and kept us on track." "I enjoyed Valerie'≠s instruction and enthusiasm." —Workshop participant comments

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